Ugandan Legislators Take Key Roles in Pan-African Parliament Activities
Ugandan lawmakers are gaining continental recognition following their appointment to key roles within the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), signaling the country’s growing influence in regional legislative affairs. Among those highlighted is…
Museveni Hosts Outgoing Cabinet, Praises Role in Economic Milestones
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday hosted a luncheon in honour of the outgoing cabinet at State House, Entebbe, in a gesture recognizing their service at the end of the…
Shock as Thugs Breach Bank of Uganda, Steal Laptops
A security breach has been reported at the heavily guarded Bank of Uganda premises in Kampala, after unknown individuals broke in and stole seven laptops from the institution’s commercial offices.…
Kenya, Tanzania Deepen Ties with Eight New Cooperation Agreements
The long-standing diplomatic and economic partnership between Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania has received a significant boost following the signing of eight new bilateral agreements aimed at expanding…
NEMA Deploys First Cohort of Environment Protection Force for Intensive Training
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has dispatched the first cohort of 55 officers under its newly established Environment Protection Force (EPF) for a four-month specialised training programme aimed at…
“Rarest of Rare”: How the Onyum Verdict Redefines Ugandan Justice
In a courtroom atmosphere thick with grief and a community’s demand for closure, the High Court of Uganda has delivered a sentence that will be analyzed by legal scholars for…
Democratic Front Seeks Constitutional Court Intervention Over 2026 Election Irregularities
The Democratic Front (DF) has escalated its challenge against the 2026 general elections, petitioning the Constitutional Court to investigate what it describes as widespread irregularities that compromised the integrity of…
Justice, Deterrence, and Debate: What the Okello Death Sentence Means for Uganda
The sentencing of Christopher Okello Onyum to death for the murder of four toddlers in Ggaba has reignited national debate on justice, deterrence, and the role of capital punishment in…
Rwanda Weighs Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Rwanda is considering new legislation that could restrict children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms, in a move aimed at strengthening online child protection. Government officials…
Nigeria Urges Probe into Killing of Nationals in South Africa
The Nigeria Consulate General Johannesburg has called on authorities in South Africa to urgently investigate the killing of two Nigerian nationals, amid rising concern over attacks targeting African migrants. In…
